Possible Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in syscall.c Could Lead to Local Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2024-47041

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Google

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-47041?

A vulnerability exists in the Android operating system, specifically within the valid_address function in syscall.c. This flaw arises due to an improper bounds check, leading to the potential for an out of bounds read. This vulnerability enables local escalation of privilege, allowing a malicious actor to gain unauthorized access to higher-level permissions within the system, and it can be exploited without the need for user interaction, making it particularly concerning for the security landscape of Android devices.

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Affected Version(s)

Android Android kernel

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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